Musselman serves as senior vice president of government affairs for LKQ Corporation.

Ian Musselman of LKQ Corporation has been appointed to CAWA’s Board of Directors.

“I am pleased to announce that Ian is joining the CAWA Board of Directors," said Young Suhr Jr., chair of the board. "He is a welcomed addition to our leadership with his experience and government affairs acumen. I look forward to Ian’s participation and contributions to CAWA in assisting the association in achieving its goals as an effective and valuable automotive care industry organization."

Musselman joined LKQ Corporation and its senior management team in 2019 as senior vice president of government affairs, overseeing the company’s

The Edge Paint Booth delivers advanced controls; precise, adjustable lighting; and premium contamination control to consistently produce excellent paint finishes and improved throughput. 

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) introduced the Edge Paint Booth, which provides industry-leading features with an updated, modern design, while being backed by a manufacturer with decades of experience in the automotive refinish industry. 

Masterfully designed for today’s collision repair centers and paint shops, the Edge Paint Booth delivers advanced controls; precise, adjustable lighting; and premium contamination control to consistently produce excellent paint finishes and improved throughput. 

Featuring flush, dual-skin panel construction

Improved accuracy in estimating and repair planning, coupled with a significant reduction in calibration research time, lets technicians focus on providing top-tier service.

Opus IVS™ introduced its latest cutting-edge product, ADAS Map, a comprehensive software platform designed to identify ADAS systems, their components, precise component locations, necessary calibrations and the underlying reasons for these calibrations. 

This state-of-the-art technology automatically reviews CCCor Mitchellestimates and provides a detailed presentation of a specific vehicle's ADAS requirements. Seamlessly integrated with CCC, Mitchell, Opus IVS DriveSafe and the Opus IVS CoPilot platforms, ADAS Map streamlines the entire calibration process

The provider of ADAS calibration technology and services is participating in three presentations, as well as hosting two booths in the Upper South Hall.

Car ADAS Solutions announced its participation in this year’s SEMA Show, taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, NV. In addition to hosting booth #33245 and taking part in the SEMA Garage, booth #36007, the company will participate in three presentations.

“As a trusted name in the calibration space, Car ADAS Solutions is set to make a significant impact at this year’s SEMA Show,” said Greg Peeters, CEO of Car ADAS Solutions. “In addition to our dynamic booths showcasing the latest innovations in calibration, we will be participating in three engaging

Former Nikola CEO Ordered to Pay $165M in Damages

An arbitration panel determined Trevor Milton owes his former company for costs and damages it incurred due to his controversial actions.

Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati
Published Oct. 25, 2023

A regulatory filing from Nikolarevealed former CEO and founder Trevor Milton has been ordered to pay the company about $165 million in damages. The update appears to have been appreciated by investors, as NKLA stock ended the day up 8.9%.
 
Nikola said an arbitration panel in New York determined Oct. 20 the company was due the funds for costs and damages it incurred due to its previous CEO’s controversial

White House Holds Round Table Discussion on Right to Repair Efforts

Hosted by the National Economic Council, the event focused on how OEMs’ increasing use of repair restrictions, like patent abuse, hurt small businesses and consumers alike.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 25, 2023

State legislative leaders and industry representatives from around the U.S. convened at the White

Auto Cruising Legal in CA Starting Jan. 1

Local authorities will no longer be allowed to regulate or ban cruising.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 24, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 436 into law to allow automobile cruising activities to return statewide as of Jan. 1, 2024. Previously, local authorities could pass ordinances that regulated or prohibited cruising. 

Authored by Assembly Member David Alvarez (D-San Diego), the SEMA-supported effort followed a resolution approved

The company invites attendees to visit it at GARMAT USA's booth, #32077, during the show.

Rely-On is thrilled to announce it is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

As a family-owned and operated spray booth installation business, Rely-On is grateful for the industry’s continuous support. Over the years, the company has successfully completed 1,500+ installations for satisfied customers.

Rely-On extends a special invitation to 2023 SEMA Show attendees to join the company as it celebrates this milestone at the show, Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas. Attendees can find Rely-On at the Garmat USA Booth #32077 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Rely-On genuinely wants to meet attendees and have them be a part of its continued success in

The brand's booth will feature product demonstrations and hands-on experiences, as well as a custom chase truck built by Trad Ronfeldt.

WD-40 Brand will be celebrating 70 years of innovation at the 2023 SEMA Show through new product showcases and interactive displays that allow end users to leave their mark on a piece of WD-40 Brand history.

This milestone event promises a blend of nostalgia, innovation and hands-on experiences. Visitors to the WD-40 Brand booth in the West Hall (#50091) can delve into the brand's rich history and explore its multitude of solutions, beyond the WD-40 Multi-Use Product invented 70 years ago.

This includes the WD-40 Specialist product line---a full line of lubricants, penetrants, greases, cleaners and

The booth will showcase renowned industry talents, custom builds and bold artwork.

Among the highlights, House of Kolor will feature guest appearances by renowned auto refinishers and a jet car driver, as well as a variety of custom builds featuring bold designs using the company’s products. House of Kolor will also give a look at an exciting, new color-shifting paint technology at its booth and sell show-stopping artwork to benefit an industry scholarship fund. 

The booth will mainly highlight the legendary House of Kolor brand, including a new premium base coat that offers broad color changes at different viewing angles. Company experts will be available to answer questions about paint brands, technologies and services. In addition, the booth will

The new feature simplifies blueprinting processes for collision repair estimates.

SUN^® Collision announced the launch of a revolutionary Repair Package solution designed to streamline blueprinting processes, enabling fast and accurate estimates. The cutting-edge feature will be showcased in the Snap-on booth, #32017 at the SEMA Show, Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“We look forward to meeting with SEMA attendees and demonstrating this exciting new feature within our SUN Collision Repair Information software,” said Chris Bonneau, SUN Collision business manager. “The Repair Package helps automate the laborious blueprinting process, providing comprehensive documentation to support estimates and

SEMA Show attendees are encouraged to stop by one of three booths featuring the ADAS calibration tool for demonstrations.

The award-winning new John Bean^® Tru-Point™ advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool, along with other award-winning Snap-on^® Total Shop Solutions (TSS)™ products, will be on display and available for demonstrations at the 2023 SEMA Show, Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“As the global leader in providing its customers with innovative and productive automotive repair products, we are looking forward to the SEMA Show to showcase our latest innovative equipment, including all the exciting enhancements we have made to Tru-Point,” said Mariana

Ford Mustang Mach-E Recall Issued Second Time

Vehicles repaired during the first recall in 2022 will also need to have the new repairs performed.

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Oct. 20, 2023

A FordMustang Mach-E recall involves about 35,000 SUVs equipped with extended range batteries.

The 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E recall follows a federal investigation and a recall announced in 2022.

The SUVs repaired during the previous Ford Mustang Mach-E recall will need to have the new repairs performed.

Ford said the high-voltage battery main contactors may overheat and cause the Mustang Mach-E to lose drive power.

"Direct Current ('DC')

The automaker previously announced it will also not attend CES in January due to the strike.

Stellantis announced Oct. 20 it has canceled its planned displays and presentations at the 2023 SEMA Show and LA Auto Show.

The automaker cited mounting costs of the ongoing UAWstrike, in its 35th day as of the date of the announcement. SEMA is scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, NV, while the LA Auto Show will be held Nov. 16-26.

Stellantis had previously announced it would bring “a serious charge” to SEMA with its Mopardisplay, but had not yet released details on what it had planned to show.

Earlier in the same week, Stellantis said it would not be attending the Consumer Electronics Show in

Classic Collision Acquires CO Auto Body Shop

Michael’s Auto Body & Glasshas serviced Castle Rock, CO, for more than 30 years with quality repairs and exceptional service.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 20, 2023

Classic Collision, LLC, announced a new closing Oct. 20, the acquisition of Michael’s Auto Body & Glass in Castle Rock, CO.
 
Michael’s Auto Body & Glass has serviced Castle Rock for more than 30 years with quality repairs and exceptional service. The shop was voted best auto repairer in Douglas County for 10 straight years and is known for its state-of-the-art collision facility.

“Our commitment has been to return

CAA Releases Legislative Update After Session Ends

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills before the Oct. 14 deadline.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 18, 2023

The California Autobody Association (CAA) released its legislative and regulatory update on proposed bills for October. CAA will continue to review, monitor and report.

Bureau of Automotive Repair

AB 1263: This bill, among other things, would maintain the continuation of the BAR Advisory Committee; require employees, such as service writers, who are involved in a BAR violation to attend remedial training; require a salvage rebuilder selling a revived salvage vehicle to

Colorado Auto Body Shop Sued by Customer for Taking Too Long to Repair Car

StormWise Automotive Hail Repair took three times longer than it originally quoted to fix hail damage.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 17, 2023

A Lakewood, CO, auto body shop is facing a lawsuit from a former customer for taking three months to fix her vehicle after it was damaged by hail.

Shirley Dale took her HondaCR-V to StormWise Automotive Hail Repair on July 11 for the repairs. The shop told her it would take four weeks, but 12 weeks later, she still didn’t have her SUV. She finally got it back Oct. 4, the day after Denver7 Investigates aired a news story

Ford Recalling 238K Explorers for Rear Axle Bolt Failure Risk

The NHTSA said software upgrades offered as part of two previous recalls did not address the rear axle bolts.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 16, 2023

Fordrecently notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling more than 238,000 2020-2022 Explorer SUVs, because the rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture, causing the driveshaft to disconnect.

Ford said the disconnected driveshaft could result in a loss of drive power or a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the

Eight schools will receive an Autel IA800 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ADAS Calibration Package.

Autel has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to donate an Autel Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Calibration Package to eight standout U.S. collision repair school programs, the company announced in a news release.

The Autel IA800 Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ADAS Calibration Package includes an IA800 ADAS Optical Positioning Frame System, LDW targets and patterns for 20 vehicle brands, a MaxiSYS 909 tablet with ADAS calibration software, a VCI/J2534 pass-thru programming device, and a full-color, 244-page Autel Academy ADAS training manual.

CREF is the collision industry's national charity that works to

The session will look at how vehicles, materials, technologies and trends are evolving in ways that will impact repair processes and repair businesses.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the third and final session of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit: Research and validation of calibration solutions. The Summit will take place Nov. 2 in the Las Vegas Convention Center as part of the 2023 SEMA Show.

The first session begins at 9 a.m., and concludes with this final session from 1-2:30 p.m. Register online for this and other Repairer Driven Education (RDE) sessions here.

The OEM Summit offers attendees the opportunity

Nevada Division of Insurance to Hold Public Forum on Auto Rates

A diverse team will give their unique perspective on the factors influencing rising rates and explore ways to confront the challenge.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 13, 2023

The Nevada Division of Insurance it will host a live webinar panel discussion to address questions and concerns about the rising costs of auto insurance in the state.

This event will be held virtually at 10 a.m. PT Nov. 1, and is open to the public. Interested attendees can get more details and register ...

Classic Collision Acquires Frank’s Collision Repair in South Florida

The family-owned auto body repair shop has been serving Opa-Locka, FL, for 33 years.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 13, 2023

Classic Collision, LLC, announced in a news release a new closing Oct. 13, the acquisition of Frank’s Collision Repair in Opa-Locka, FL.

Frank’s Collision was a family-owned center servicing Miami-Dade County for 33 years.

“Our mission has been to provide our customers and insurance partners with superior service and outstanding repairs and know that Classic Collision operates on high standards,” said Franciso Hernandez, former owner of Frank’s

Maine Car Repair Shops Back State Ballot Right to Repair Question

“They’ve got a plan,” one Maine repair shop owner said of automakers, “and we’re not involved in it.”

Written by Emma Davis, Maine Morning Star
Published Oct. 13, 2023

Adam Stanley opened his auto repair shop, Stanley’s Auto Repair in Stacyville, ME, nine years ago. About four years in, he began noticing a change. Increasingly, he was losing access to the software he needed to repair vehicles.

In recent years, he’s often had to direct his customers in Stacyville, a town in the foothills of Mount Katahdin, over an hour’s drive to Bangor or nearly three hours away to Portland to get their

Ram Recalls 337K Trucks for Backup Camera Issue

A software update is needed for the cameras, which can sometimes show black or blank screens.

Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com
Published Oct. 12, 2023

A Ram truck backup camera image recall has been issued because the rearview camera images may not display when the Ram trucks are shifted into REVERSE.

The Ram truck backup camera image recall involves more than 337,000 of these trucks in the U.S. and Canada.

• 2022-2023 Ram 1500
• 2022-2023 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab (gross weight rating less than 10,000 lbs.)
• 2022-2024 Ram 2500

In June

The 2023 SEMA Show is forecasted to return to historic levels when it comes to the Las Vegas Convention Center Oct. 31–Nov. 3.

Now in its 56th year, the Show is where the automotive aftermarket industry gathers to discover new products, identify future trends and make valuable connections that empower the growth of one of the most innovative industries in the country and around the world.

“The SEMA Show is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to set the pace in the automotive aftermarket,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “The scope of exhibitors, new product launches, high-quality programs and opportunities at this year’s Show will have attendees well-positioned for success in the coming year.”

The growth of the Show

The shop is located in Garden City, ID.

Safelite Group, owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced Oct. 10 an agreement to acquire Idaho-based Intermountain Auto Glass. The transaction was completed Oct. 6.

“On behalf of our associates across the country, we welcome new team members with enthusiasm as they join us in providing the quality service our customers have come to expect,” said Safelite President and CEO Renee Cacchillo.

With a location in Garden City, ID, the combined businesses expand Safelite’s reach, allowing them to offer vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services to even more customers. 

“Our new team members will contribute to our future success, and we’re glad they are

TKO Group Acquires Crown Mitsubishi in St. Petersburg, FL

The dealership will be renamed St. Pete Mitsubishi and moved to Seminole, FL.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 11, 2023

TKO Group recently bought Crown Mitsubishi in St. Petersburg, FL, from Crown Automotive Group, a move announced in a news release by Performance Brokerage Services, which advised on the sale.

The Mitsubishi dealership will be relocated to 8350 Park Blvd. North in Seminole, FL, and will be renamed St. Pete Mitsubishi.

Crown Automotive Group was established in 1969 as a Pontiac dealership in St. Petersburg. Founder

State Farm Ends Suspension of Non-OEM Crash Parts

The ban had been in place nearly 25 years.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 10, 2023

State Farm on Oct. 9 informed its Select Service repair centers that as of Oct. 16, it is ending the suspension it placed on the use of “non-OEM crash parts” in 1999.

The carrier said it now recognizes certification standards developed by the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) and NSF Internationalfor parts like bumper components, lighting components, radiator supports, tie bars, mounting components and outer sheet metal made by a company other than the original automaker.

On its website, State Farm

NC Man Sentenced for Stealing IDs to Buy $1M in Vehicles

Basilio Rafael Garcia used victims' Social Security cards and birth certificates to buy dirt bikes, SUVs and more from dealerships in North Carolina.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 10, 2023

Basilio Rafael Garcia, of Raleigh, NC, was sentenced Oct. 5 to 54 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring with others to use the personal identifying information of Puerto Rico residents to finance more than $1 million worth of vehicles and watercraft from dealerships in North Carolina. 

Garcia pleaded guilty May 11 to conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.

Garcia

Maine Legislator Opposes State’s Right to Repair Referendum

State Rep. Tiffany Roberts said Question 4 on this year's ballot is a poorly-written policy that could open the state to litigation and data security risks.

Written by Autobody News Staff
Published Oct. 10, 2023

Maine State Rep. Tiffany Roberts wrote a commentary for the Portland Press Herald asking voters to oppose Question 4 on this November’s ballot, which will ask them whether or not the state should require automakers to provide remote access